Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ?

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Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ? Matthew 16:13-18

Denominational Concept SO: Invisible Church Catholic Lutheran Baptist Methodist 7th Day Adventist Mormon Jehovah’s Witness

Not This: Catholic Mormon Lutheran 7th Day Adventist Methodist Jehovah’s Witness Baptist Not This: John 15:5 – “I am the vine … Ye are the branches”

But This: James Peter Paul Jim John Micky Chris John 15:5-6, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.”

Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ? Founded upon Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11; 1 Corinthians 2:2

Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ? Began in Jerusalem about 33 AD Isaiah 2:3; Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 10:9; Matthew 10:7; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:44ff; Acts 1:6-8; 2:1-4,47; 11:15

Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ? Christ is its head and only source of authority. Matthew 28:19; Ephesians 1:22- 23; Matthew 21:23-27; Matthew 7:21; Luke 6:46 Not: Old Testament. The preacher. Creeds of men. Desires of the congregation. Elders. Results accomplished.

Why Am I A Member Of The Church Of Christ? Organized after the divine pattern. Philippians 1:1 Elders: Acts 14:23; 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1ff; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-7 Deacons: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Members: 1 Corinthians 12:12ff